Happy Pride

On Sunday, we went downtown to watch the Portland Pride Parade. What a life-affirming event! Some may find it to be 99% family-friendly, but it is 100% about families. This year there were more entries by large companies than ever before. Respect and justice are going mainstream. Yay!Safeway made a proud debut this year!Adidas employees kicked these huge soccer balls back and forth with the crowd.There was lots of talent, and they really engaged the audience.The always-amazing Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is celebrating its 35th anniversary!Some very cool cars.The costumes, the hair, the make-up! And so many men in kilts!A local dragon boat racing team paddled by in unison.Here is Port of Portland Airport Maintenance taking pride!The Portland Public Schools assembly.Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.Timbers Army and Thorns Rose City Riveters! PTFC!Politicians were there, naturally.Many faiths, “standing on the side of love,” were represented.Speaking of love, there were dogs. Lovely pugs, pits, and everything in between.Many, many families were there.Happy Pride!